Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
70%
Capacity
118
Pupils
6.3x
Demand
About Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Ribble community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 118 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Finch, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12505th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 35 in South Ribble.
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 7 places, making it 6.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 69% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Ribble, Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Larch Grove, Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6GX, Preston, South Ribble, PR5 6GX |
| Headteacher | Leanne Finch |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.1% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 168 (70% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12505th of 13,686
Nationally
1854th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 35
In South Ribble
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
40%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
44
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (11% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Larch Grove, Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6GX, Preston
South Ribble, PR5 6GX
Larch Grove, Larch Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6GX, Preston
South Ribble, PR5 6GX
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